The construction of the town hall lasted from 1376 to 1421, which makes it one of the oldest city buildings in the Netherlands. Although it still performs its administrative function continuously, its interiors are open to visitors. You can see antique frescoes, paintings and exhibits related to the city's history.
Particularly noteworthy is the Gothic Hall with a decorative vault and wall paintings that depict scenes from the history of Bruges and scenes referring to the New Testament. The hall was rebuilt at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It was created thanks to the merger of two chambers of the city council. The Historical Room is also open to visitors, which houses original documents and antique paintings. Interesting facts include life-size statues depicting historical figures associated with Bruges.
The stone facade of the town hall was an inspiration for the architects responsible for building city halls in Brussels, Ghent and Leuven. In the past it was decorated with polychromes.
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